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About the Kigali Declaration

The Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence in and through Media in Africa by 2034 is an action plan setting a minimum standard for all stakeholders that impacts how media functions concerning African women and how gender-based violence is discussed in media. An international and multi-stakeholder committee drafted the Declaration between September and November 2023, and participants at the African Women in Media 2023 Conference held in Kigali reviewed and contributed to the final draft on December 1, 2023.
 
The final version of the Declaration was completed by the Committee led by Dr Sarah Macharia in January 2024.
 
Organisations, Associations, Regulators and Individuals are invited to adopt the Kigali Declaration, thereby pledging their commitment to improve how media functions regarding Gender Violence.
View the Declaration Newsletter

Advisory Committee Members

Jemima Beukes

Namibia

Chairperson

JB

Dr. Pippie Hugues

Cameroon

Vice Chairperson

PH

Sophie Kaibiria

Kenya

Secretary

SK

Nokuthaba Mathema

Zimbambwe

NM

Rizzan Nasuna

Uganda

RN

Elia Anthony Dukorerimana

Rwanda

ED

Dr Sarah Macharia

Kenya

SM

Dr. Francis Mdlongwa

South Africa

FM

Khadija Maleej

Tunisia

KM

Queenter Mbori

Kenya

QM

Legacy Committee Members

SM

Dr Sarah Macharia

Kenya

Chairperson

AA

Arthur Asiimwe

Rwanda

Vice Chairperson

AJ

Agneta Soderberg Jacobson

Sweden

Secretary

OE

Prof Oluyinka Esan

Nigeria

RE

Rebecca Ekpe

Ghana

Rachel Ombaka

Kenya

RO

Dr Dinesh Balliah

South Africa

DB

Melkamsew Selomon

Ethiopia

MS

Dr Yemisi Akinbobola

United Kingdom

YA

Pa Louis Thomasi

Senegal

PT

Comfort Mussa

Cameroon

CM

Susan Makore

Tanzania

SM

Misako Ito

Japan

MI

Nwabisa Makunga

South Africa

NM

Kigali Declaration Advisory Committee

The Kigali Declaration Advisory Committee drives the mission to eliminate gender-based violence in and through media. The committee operates through four subcommittees, each focusing on a specific area critical to achieving the Declaration’s goals. Below are the subcommittees, their objectives, responsibilities, and the esteemed members contributing their expertise.

Policy and Advocacy Subcommittee

Objective

Develop and promote policies to prevent gender-based violence in media.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on comprehensive policy guidelines for media organizations.
  • Provide insights and connections with media leaders, policymakers, and educators.
  • Suggest campaigns to raise awareness and support for these policies among the public and stakeholders.

Members

Jemima Beukes (Chair)

Namibia

Journalist and advocate for reparations and marginalized communities.

JB

Dr Sarah Macharia

Kenya

Feminist political economist with expertise in media and gender equality.

SM

Rizzan Nasuna

Uganda

Senior Advisor specializing in governance and human rights.

RN

Dr. Pippie Hugues(Vice Chair)

Cameroon

Expert in international law, human rights advocacy, and peacebuilding.

PH

Fundraising Subcommittee

Objective

Secure financial resources to support Kigali Declaration initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Identify potential donors, grants, and fundraising opportunities.
  • Provide guidance on planning events that align with the Declaration’s mission.
  • Suggest strategies for preparing and submitting proposals to secure funding.

Members

Dr. Francis Mdlongwa

South Africa

Media consultant with extensive experience in strategic management.

FM

Khadija Maleej

Tunisia

Skilled in media development and sustainable growth strategies.

KM

Rizzan Nasuna

Uganda

Senior Advisor specializing in governance and human rights.

RN

Nokuthaba Mathema

Zimbambwe

Journalism lecturer with expertise in digital media and peace journalism.

PH

Programmes and Activities Subcommittee

Objective

Execute programs and activities that promote the goals of the Kigali Declaration.

Responsibilities

  • Organize workshops, seminars, and public events to mobilize action.
  • Design and implement awareness campaigns to address gender-based violence.
  • Assess program effectiveness and provide feedback to guide future projects.

Sophie Kaibiria (Secretary)

Kenya

Governance advocate and expert in program management.

SK

Queenter Mbori

Kenya

Gender equality advocate and multimedia journalist.

QM

Jemima Beukes

Namibia

Advocate for marginalized communities and media development.

JB

Rizzan Nassuna

Uganda

Policy and governance expert driving impactful initiatives.

RN

Communication and Outreach Subcommittee

Objective

Manage all communications related to the Kigali Declaration’s activities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop clear and informative content for websites, newsletters, and social media.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to promote the Declaration.
  • Keep stakeholders informed about progress and impacts of activities.

Dr. Francis Mdlongwa

South Africa

Consultant in journalism and media management.

RN

Elia Antony Dukorerimana

Rwanda

Media manager focused on young females' health and education.

ED

Nokuthaba Mathema

Zimbambwe

Expert in digital media and data journalism.

NM

Dr. Sarah Macharia

Kenya

Specialist in international media development and gender equality.

SM

African Women in Media (AWiM) aims to contribute to the creation of enabling environments for African women who work in media industries, and to change the way African women are represented in media content.

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DR. YEMISI AKINBOBOLA

C.E.O & Co-founder, AWiM

Dr Yemisi Akinbobola is an award-winning journalist, academic, consultant and co-founder of African Women in Media (AWiM). AWiM’s vision is that one-day African women will have equal access to representation in media. Joint winner of the CNN African Journalist Award 2016 (Sports Reporting), Yemisi ran her news website IQ4News between 2010-14.
Yemisi holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from Birmingham City University, where she is a Senior Lecturer. She has published scholarly research on women’s rights, African feminism, and journalism and digital public spheres. She was Editorial Consultant for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 commemorative book titled “She Stands for Peace: 20 Years, 20 Journeys”, and currently hosts the book’s podcast.
She speaks regularly on issues relating to gender and media. In 2021 she was recognized as one of 100 Most Influential African Women.

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